A pregnant woman with an annual income of $20,147 or less and a family of four earning up to $41,348 qualify for federal WIC benefits. Read more about eligibility here.

WIC provides nutrition education and food to pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, women who have given birth in the last six months and children up to age 5 who have nutrition-related health problems. Single fathers, grandparents, guardians and foster parents are also eligible for WIC services for the children in their care.

For those who qualify, the Houston health department will issue on-the-spot electronic benefit cards that can be used to buy nutritious food.

Those interested in enrolling in WIC or recertifying for benefits will not need appointments from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at certain clinics on the following dates: